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FILE FORMATS
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| EPS |
Excellent format especially when art has both words and pictures. Version 7 preferred. Convert all fonts to vector objects (paths/curves/outlines). |
| CDR |
CorelDraw - We use CorelDraw 12 - Excellent format. Convert all fonts to vector objects (paths/curves/outlines) |
| AI |
Adobe Illustrator - We use Adobe Illustrator 10- Excellent format. Convert all fonts to vector objects (pathe/curves/outlines). |
| CPT |
Corel PhotoPaint - We use CorelPaint 12- Excellent format - Must be at least 300 DPI and to size |
| PSD |
Adobe Photoshop- Excellent format - Must be at least 300 DPI and to size |
| JPG |
Must be at least 300 DPI and TO SIZE OR LARGER. Send your photos in this format |
| PDF |
Adobe Acrobat - Depends on how you design the art as PDF files are for transporting. Much better to send the art in the format you designed it in. If you do use a PDf File Convert all fonts to vector objects (pathe/curves/outlines) |
| GIF |
Sometimes- Must be at least 300 DPI and TO SIZE OR LARGER. |
| TIF |
Must be at least 300 DPI and to size- Excellent format |
| BMP |
Must be at least 300 DPI and to size and MAY work |
| BIZ |
NO |
| PP5 |
Sometimes |
| DOC |
Usually Works For Text. If you use a graphic send it alone |
| PUB |
Publisher - Version 2002 or earlier - Sometimes but EVERYTHING has to be redone as PUB files tend to distort the imprint. Please fax a copy of your proof to 443.596.0202 or attach a jpg or gif file so we can see exactly what you sent |
| XLS |
Excel - Sometimes |
| TXT |
Good for Text Only |
| WPD |
WordPerfect - Usually Works |
| WMF |
Word format for graphics - Yes |
| WK |
Lotus 1-2-3 Sometimes |
| QUARK |
NO! UNLESS: All text is converted to outlines/paths and saved as an eps file - Must be at least 300 DPI and to size |
| PAGEMAKER |
NO. Convert to EPS/TIF etc |
